The skin is the body's largest organ and helps protect internal organs from harm. Hair helps protect the skin, regulates body temperature, and is part of the body's sensory system. Sweat glands help ...

ATLANTA — As summer temperatures rise, it's important to understand how your body works to keep you cool. Your body has a built-in air conditioning unit: sweat. The normal body temperature is 98.6 ...

If you're currently experiencing a hot summer, the chances are the sweat is pouring off you, soaking your clothing. This clear, odorless substance is a vital component of a healthy bodily function ...

For decades, sweat has been hiding in plain sight. While blood and urine became the foundation of diagnostics, eccrine sweat—continuously produced through our skin pores and rich in physiological ...

Sweat gland removal surgery is a minimally invasive procedure that can treat excessive sweating. While generally well-reviewed, this surgery does have some side effects to be aware of. Sweat gland ...

Sweat rarely smells on its own. Body odour develops when bacteria on the skin break down compounds in sweat and release volatile chemicals that evaporate into the air. This interaction between sweat ...

This summer, NPR Science Desk is celebrating sweat. Boy, do they know how to have a good time. Perspiration is vital. It keeps humans cool and comfortable, including B.J. Leiderman, who writes our ...